Good 1911 gunsmith in BC?

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Long story short, I had a local "gunsmith" install the new fibre optic sight on my Ruger SR1911. Just got it back and not sure how but the slide no longer racks smoothly, it almost feels gritty. There are also scuff marks where he had it in the vice. Is there a good 1911 gunsmith in BC? I'm thinking I need to have a pro go over it and get her back in good working order.
 
thegrandpoohbah said:
Long story short, I had a local "gunsmith" install the new fibre optic sight on my Ruger SR1911. Just got it back and not sure how but the slide no longer racks smoothly, it almost feels gritty. There are also scuff marks where he had it in the vice. Is there a good 1911 gunsmith in BC? I'm thinking I need to have a pro go over it and get her back in good working order.
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I've heard good thinks about Joe Dlask. No personal experience but lots of guys speak well of his work.
 
I would be complaing to the guybthat did the hackjob on your pistol. There is no excuse to leave vice marks on slide. Especially tight nough to deform the slide to istall sights. I am assuming the front site was dovetailed on.

i would recommend pitting a drop of engine valve lapping compound on the slide rails and rack the slide a few times, sould smooth out the action if you care to try to fix it yourself. It should get rid of the gritty acrion.
 
Do not use "valve lapping" compound.
It is too course and will for sure ruin any potential for a nice fit.
If you are going to go this route (lapping) then get the proper #600 or #800 grit equivelant.
You can also use Farecula 2000. available at any automotive paint shop.

Valve laping compound usualy 240grit at the fine end of scale is @ 0.0020" in dia. That multiplied by a 4-6X factor plus the amount of laping you do will give you roughly,... a loose poor fitting slide.
800grit is 0.0004" this will not wreck your slide or frame.
Farecula 2000 mixed with a bit of tapping fluid will most likely do the trick.
Be very cautious. Most lapping can be done with oils even and no compound.
 
Dlask, Bits of Pieces or Bumble Bee Custom in Prince George. Get a pro to look at your gun. I'd recommend Dlask, not only do they do good custom work, they're a manufacturer of 1911's, they know what they're doing.
 
Had a thought. Since I'm sending it to a gunsmith anyways, what other work might I want to have done? Keep in mind I intend to shoot IPSC classic division so it has to remain compliant with those rules. I'm thinking trigger job and ambi safety?
 
I'd say a mag well is necessary. I run a Dlask on my Sig and a Fusion on my Para, both come in under 35mm. Ambi safety and probably an extended mag release. Good matched set of recoil, main and firing pin spring can make a world of difference. There's really no end but the mods to improve gun manipulation are high priority IMO
 
I like an undercut trigger guard and checkered front strap on 1911's myself. Not sure how much it will cost to have done, but checkering is a ton of work, so probably not cheap.
Kristian
 
So yeah, definitely have to call Dlask after the long weekend. Just got back from a short range trip. Had the entire place to myself for a change. Too bad it was pointless to stay any longer. Pretty sure the sight blade got installed backwards with the lower side facing me. That, plus the fact that it is clearly not centered means I am now grouping 2 inches high and right at 10 yards.
 
I've had a few people ask me to work on their guns, and stories like this are why I always say no. If I mess up my own gun, I'm the only one that's going to be pissed.
Kristian
 
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